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The Voices
Angry and upset after a sudden breakup with her fiancé, Grace Crawford seeks sanctuary at the remote home of her sister, Catherine. It becomes clear that Catherine is suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, much like their late mother, who had taken her own life. While coming to terms with this heavy realization, Grace also uncovers another terrible little secret that has her struggling to maintain her own sanity and ultimately scurrying to save herself and her family from further harm.
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Plot Summary
The film follows Jerry, a lonely packaging plant worker who struggles with his mental health and communicates with his pets, a dog and a cat. His attempts at romance with his colleagues, Fiona and the sweet Joyce, take a dark and violent turn, blurring the lines between reality and his increasingly disturbed psyche. As his delusions escalate, Jerry finds himself entangled in a murder investigation, with his talking animals offering increasingly unhelpful advice.
Critical Reception
The Voices received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised its unique and darkly comedic tone, Ryan Reynolds's performance, and its unconventional approach to mental health themes. However, some found the tonal shifts jarring and the narrative uneven, making it a divisive but memorable film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dark humor and original premise.
Ryan Reynolds's performance as the troubled protagonist was a highlight.
Some critics found the film's blend of genres and tonal shifts to be uneven.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's quirky and dark comedic elements, with many finding Ryan Reynolds's performance captivating. Some viewers felt the film was a bit too strange or disturbing, but the unique storytelling was often a point of positive mention.
Fun Fact
The talking animals in the film were voiced by Ryan Reynolds himself, who performed both the dog's cheerful voice and the cat's sinister tone.
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